East Rutherford, NJ — For 2025, the Meadowlands Racetrack is hosting monthly handicapping contests, with the winners entered into an invite-only $10,000 tournament in December.
The first contest of the year is set for this Friday (Jan. 17). The $1,000 prize pool will be split amongst the top four finishers.
2025 Contest Schedule:
Friday (Jan. 17)
Friday (Feb. 14)
Friday (March 14)
Saturday (April 19)
Friday (May 16)
Friday (June 20)
Friday (July 18)
Saturday (Aug. 30)
Saturday (Oct. 25)
Friday (Nov. 21)
Invite Only $10,000 Contest – Saturday (Dec. 13)
Each monthly contest will follow the same format:
Contestants must bet a minimum of five Meadowlands races.
No minimum and no maximum bet per race.
Open to any wager on the Meadowlands live wagering menu. This includes W/P/S, Exacta, Trifecta, Pick 3/4/5/6, Daily Double, Superfecta, and Pick X wagers.
Contestants keep all pari-mutuel winnings.
Unlimited entries are allowed per person.
There is no entry fee (a $100 live money bankroll is required) for players, and the prize pool is guaranteed at $1,000, funded by the Meadowlands Racetrack.
On the night of the contest, players must register/check-in at the Clubhouse Lobby by 6:20 p.m. A $100 betting card must be purchased to participate, as this is a live money/wagering contest.
The top two finishers from each contest will be eligible to play in the $10,000 tournament on Dec. 13 (20 total players).
Complete contest rules/regulations can be found here.